Patient Care Assistant (2026-0917)

About the role

Patient Care Assistant/MA - Phlebotomy position at VMC Main Campus, Department of General Medicine, located in Renton, WA. Works Days shift, Full Time, 0.9 FTE. Performs routine nursing services under supervision of a professional nurse or Clinical Administrative Resource (CAR). Date Created: 06/98; Revised: 06/98, 10/04, 01/07, 05/09, 10/10, 01/13, 11/22, 03/23, 07/24; Grade: PCA2; FLSA: NE; Cost Center: Varies.

Responsibilities

• Reports significant signs and symptoms as directed by the RN/LPN or CAR.
• Observes and reports changes in patient condition (level of consciousness, mobility, breathing pattern, skin color, pain, difficulty swallowing, new wound drainage, decreased output, etc.).
• Reports equipment that is alarming or malfunctioning.
• Reports concerns related to patient or family behavior, emotional status, or problems with patient compliance.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to cardiac/pulmonary arrest, psychiatric emergencies, postpartum hemorrhage (Birth Center), and newborn emergencies (Birth Center).
• Demonstrates safe use of patient care equipment.
• Demonstrates understanding of developmental/behavioral characteristics across age groups: neonate, child, adolescent, adult, geriatric.
• MA - Phlebotomy additional duties: performs phlebotomy as requested per correct procedure, maintains biannual certification, performs chem strip procedure per procedure.

Requirements

• Current licensure to practice in the State of Washington as a Certified Nursing Assistant required.
• AHA BLS for healthcare providers required.
• One (1) year patient care experience preferred.
• MA - Phlebotomy certification required (or must obtain within 90 days of hire).

Qualifications

• Capable of comprehending, executing, and acting within scope of practice.
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills in a diverse population.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional developments of all age groups.

Pay

Salary range: Minimum $27.34 – Maximum $43.61 per hour (DOE).

Schedule

Shift: Days; Employment type: Full Time; FTE: 0.9.